Joliet, IL Obituaries

Dec 5, 2005

Mary B. Pershey Age 89. At rest Monday, December 5, 2005 at Family Care Homes in Mesa, Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pershey (2002); her parents, John and Anna (nee Tezak) Kren; sisters, Ann (Matt) Pershey, Fran (Bill) Zelesnik; her brothers, John Kren and Leo (Tanny) Kren; and a grandson, Andrew Parker. Survived by a daughter,...

Dec 3, 2005

Deno Fabbre Age 85. Beloved husband of Frances ""Fran"" (nee Papesh) passed away at his home in Darien with members of his family at his bedside. Born and raised in the Cheney School neighborhood. Dearest father of Deno ""Dennis"" and Ken; loving father-in-law of Marnita and Betty; devoted and greatly loved grandfather of Jennifer, Michael, Vanessa and Jessica; brother...

Nov 30, 2005

Dioscoro F. Hernandez ""Pablito"" Age 85. At rest Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Edward's Hospital in Naperville. Loving father of Rosemarie (Rueben) Garcia, Joseph (Linda) Hernandez, Gladys Costos, Shirlene (Henry) Gonzalez, Juanita Lopez, Margaret (Paul) Lopez, and Jacqueline (Frank) Bati. Dearest grandfather of 22 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Afra (late Luciano) Carreno, Glafida (late...

Nov 27, 2005

Joseph Lynn Pillion ""Lynn"" Age 87. At rest Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet. Loving father of Robert (Arla) of Lafayette, LA, Raymond (Linda) Pillion of Irving, TX, Rita (Raymond) Slattery of Joliet, Richard Pillion and Mary Ann (Robert) Leasure both of Morris. Dearest grandfather of Michael, Susanne (Mark), Gerald (Stephanie), Thomas (Kimberly),...

Nov 25, 2005

Janet L. Gurka (nee Wadsworth) At rest Friday, November 25, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by her loving children, Joseph Jr., James and John (LaFonda) Gurka; dearest grandmother of Amy (Steve) Garcia, Matthew, David, C'Monte, Cevion, C'Mari and Cefon; a great granddaughter, Maranda; a brother, Glen Wadsworth; two sisters, Helen Haney and Carol Csikos....

Nov 24, 2005

Catherine P. Kozubek (nee Vancina) Age 87. At rest, Thursday, November 24, 2005 at her late residence.

Survived by her sister, Betty (Raymond) Marso; her brother, Frank (Mary) Vancina; three sisters-in-law, Mary Spolnik, Mary (late Joe) Gasparac, and Helen (late John) Gasparic; special niece and nephew, Debbie and Ed Marso,; also numerous other nieces and nephews.

Nov 21, 2005

Robert J. Kovacik ""Shorty"" Age 86, at rest Monday, November 21, 2005 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Stephanie J. (nee Chopp) Kovacik. Loving father of John (Bonnie), Robert (Dawn) Kovacik and Julaine (Michael) Durdil. Dearest grandfather of Kimberly, Jeremy and Andrew Kovacik and Katy and Lauren Kovacik; two...

Nov 16, 2005

Barbara Dorn Kociuba At rest Wednesday November 16, 2005 in Miami, FL. Survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Joseph E. Kociuba. Preceded by her parents, William and Helen (nee Hahn) Dorn; and one brother, Kenneth Dorn. Barbara was born in Elgin, IL and has resided in Joliet for most of her life. She attended St. Peter's grade...

Nov 12, 2005

Emily G. Thomas (nee Giermala) Age 86. At rest Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Born in Joliet. Survived by her sister, Marie (late Michael) Palya; brother Henry (Angela) Giermala; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Thomas; parents, Andrew and Victoria (nee Idziak) Giermala; two sister's, Sophie Giermala and Sabina...

Nov 11, 2005

Rosendo G. Rosas Sr. Age 89. At rest Friday, November 11, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side. Preceded by his wife, Herculana (nee Hernandez) Rosas; a son, Rosendo G. Rosas Jr.; a daughter, Maricela Rosas; two grandsons, Froyland and Alfredo Rosas; and his parents. Survived by his children, Belem, Jose, Paz, Manuel,...

Nov 10, 2005

Elaine R. Pleski (nee Kozlevcar) Age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her four children, Teresa (Augie) Juricic, Roger (Lisa) Pleski, David (Christine Scharflein) Pleski and Raymond Jr. (Christine) Pleski; her grandchildren, Augie and Becky Juricic, Michael and Amanda Kittle, and David Pleski II; her mother, Helen...

Nov 10, 2005

Rosella White (nee Shear) Age 89. At rest Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Salem Village Rehabilitation Center. Survived by her daughters, Nancy Lee (DuWayne) Schuman, Rosemary Carter and Priscilla Joan (Ronald) Craig. Dearest grandmother of eight grandchildren, Sharon, Kathy, James F., David W., Ricky, Jodi, Janet L. and Geri L. and 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...

Nov 5, 2005

Gregory M. Malnar Age 23. At rest, Saturday, November 5, 2005. Survived by his loving parents, John L. Sr. and Carol A. (nee Marvic) Malnar; a sister, Ann Marie (Michael) Gajdalo; two brothers, John Jr. (Nancy), and Paul Malnar; two very special nephews, Matthew Gajdalo and Macormack Malnar; and his dear grandmother, Elizabeth Malnar; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins...

Nov 5, 2005

Gregory M. Malnar Age 23. At rest, Saturday, November 5, 2005. Survived by his loving parents, John L. Sr. and Carol A. (nee Marvic) Malnar; a sister, Ann Marie (Michael) Gajdalo; two brothers, John Jr. (Nancy), and Paul Malnar; two very special nephews, Matthew Gajdalo and Macormack Malnar; and his dear grandmother, Elizabeth Malnar; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins...

Nov 4, 2005

Henry W. Ricken Age 79. At rest Friday, November 4, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Gloria A. (nee Eipers) Ricken; his children, Ann (John) Shaffstall, Erwin Ricken, William (Maryann) Ricken, and Brian (Susan) Ricken; 10 grandchildren, John W., Bill and Hannah Shaffstall, Kati, Matthew and...

Oct 31, 2005

Diana L. White-Meier Age 70. Passed away suddenly Monday, October 31, 2005 at her home. Preceded in death by mother Louise Colbert. Survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Charles J. White. Four children, Mark (Theresa) Meier, Glenn (Ann) Meier, Ted Meier, and Leana (Stephen) Bethel. Three step-daughters, Deborah White, Joyce L. (James) Weber, Kimberley Wenzler; six grandchildren; a...

Oct 30, 2005

Susan E. Turk ""Pooh"" Age 39. At rest Sunday, October 30, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Survived by her father, James B. Turk; a sister, Ann M. (Michael) Wilson; two brothers, James J. (Anita), and Robert ""Bobby"" (Corine) Turk; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. Preceded in death; her mother, Evelyn M....

Oct 24, 2005

Margaret Lipinski (nee Vonch) Age 90, passed away October 24, 2005 from natural causes. Most recently, she resided at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo, WI. Prior to that, she was a life long resident of Joliet, IL. Born on June 2, 1915, she was one of nine children of Charles and Caroline (Latek) Vonch. She married Joseph Lipinski in...

Oct 21, 2005

Santos A. Sosa (nee Amador) Age 74. At rest Friday, October 21, 2005 at Palos Community Hospital. Loving mother of Santos (Manuel) Zavala, Rosario (Adolfo) Arias and Irene (David) Tobar; she raised four beloved grandchildren, Crestobal Mireles, Aristeo (Christina) Mireles, Irma Rodriguez and Selena Sosa. Numerous other grandchildren; great grandchildren; her loving companion, Leo Trevino; a sister, Enriqueta Arriola;...

Oct 21, 2005

Edward V. Francis ""Slim"" ""The Polka King"" At rest Friday, October 21, 2005 at Deerbrook Care Center. Survived by a daughter, Laurel Ryder; grandson and special friend and dance partner for 22 years, Norma Specht; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Kolich) Francis; three sisters, Marion Policandrotes,...